Thanks for the input people. I pretty much always stick to my book on mileage, although sometimes I run a little over on time for oil changes, like it might be 7 or 8 months, instead of the recommended 6. I think I will hold out to at least 40K miles before doing the water pump because my service guide says that is when I should do a coolant flush (might as well do it all at once). I will prob have them change the thermostat and clean out the coils all at once then. The only reason I worry about the water pump is because it overheats almost instantly and I don't check my temp gauge that much because I forget, but it never really moves anyway which is a good thing. I have to make this car last a long time so I just want to try to baby it as much as I can. Is there any recommended interval for the serpentine belt? If its in the manual I missed it. I have heard it should be done every 4 years at least. Thanks.
